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Rich as in Spirit
Studio album by
Rich Homie Quan
ReleasedMarch 16, 2018 (2018-03-16)
GenreHip hop
Length58:18
Label
Producer
Rich Homie Quan chronology
Back to the Basics
(2017) 		Rich as in Spirit
(2018) 		Forever Goin In
(2024)
Singles from Rich as in Spirit
  1. "Changed"
    Released: December 15, 2017
  2. "34"
    Released: February 23, 2018
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HotNewHipHop74%[1]
Pitchfork7.7/10[2]
Spectrum Culture[3]

Rich as in Spirit is the debut studio album by American rapper Rich Homie Quan and the only one released during his lifetime. It was released on March 16, 2018, by Motown Records.[4] The album has been supported by two singles: "Changed" and "34". It features a sole guest appearance from rapper Rick Ross.

Background

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In February 2017, it was announced that Rich Homie Quan has signed a record deal with Motown Records,[5] after that he released the mixtape, Back to the Basics. On March 2, 2018, the album cover, release date and tracklist was revealed.[6]

Promotion

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Singles

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The album's lead single, "Changed", was released on December 15, 2017.[7][8] A music video was released on February 5, 2018.[9]

The album's second single "34" was released on February 23, 2018.[10][11]

Promotional singles

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The album's promotional single, "The Author" was released on March 2, 2018.[12]

The second promotional single, "Understood" was released on March 9, 2018.[13]

Commercial performance

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Rich as in Spirit debuted at number thirty-two on the US Billboard 200, earning 13,844 album-equivalent units of which 3,512 were in pure album sales in its first week of release.[14]

Track listing

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Credits adapted from Tidal

Rich as in Spirit[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Reflecting"
3:12
2."Fuck wit Me"
  • Lamar
  • Devonta Wright
D.I.2:55
3."34"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:48
4."The Author"
Nard & B3:05
5."Same Year"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
  • Antwon Hicks
  • 30 Roc
  • Twon Beatz
3:34
6."Never Fold"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
  • Daryl McCorkell
  • 30 Roc
  • Cheeze Beatz
3:15
7."Long Enough"
3:11
8."No No No"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B3:30
9."Perfect Flower"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc3:35
10."Achieving"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:45
11."Deep"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:52
12."Foot Soldier"
  • Lamar
  • Gloade
  • Porter
30 Roc2:42
13."Let's Go Up"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:41
14."Changed"
  • Lamar
  • Cross
Cassius Jay2:55
15."Understood"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B2:54
16."4rm Me to U"
  • Lamar
  • LaTasha Williams
  • Xeryus Gittens
  • Tasha Catour
  • Xeryus G
2:55
17."Simon Says"
  • Lamar
  • Rosser, Jr.
  • Rackley
Nard & B3:14
18."Think About It" (featuring Rick Ross)
Nard & B3:16
19."Bossman"
  • Lamar
  • Willie Byrd
Will-A-Fool3:06
Total length:58:18

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[16] 32
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[17] 19

References

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  1. ^ "Rich Homie Quan's "Rich As In Spirit" Review". HNHH. March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit Album Review - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com.
  3. ^ "Rich Homie Quan: Rich as in Spirit". April 2, 2018.
  4. ^ Pierce, Joe (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan's Debut Album 'Rich As In Spirit' Finally Has a Release Date". Complex. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  5. ^ "Rich Homie Quan Signs With Motown Records". XXL Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  6. ^ Navjosh (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Unveils 'Rich As In Spirit' Album Cover & Track List; Shares New Single". HipHop-N-More. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  7. ^ Goddard, Kevin (December 15, 2017). "Rich Homie Quan Drops Off New Single "Changed"". HotHewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "Changed - Single by Rich Homie Quan". iTunes. December 15, 2017.
  9. ^ Goddard, Kevin (February 5, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Drops Off Lavish New Video For "Changed"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  10. ^ P, Milca (February 23, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Snaps On "34"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  11. ^ "34 - Single by Rich Homie Quan". iTunes. February 23, 2018.
  12. ^ Goddard, Kevin (March 2, 2018). "Rich Homie Quan Returns With New Song "The Author"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "Rich Homie Quan Releases New Song "Understood"". www.hotnewhiphop.com.
  14. ^ "Hip Hop Album Sales: XXXTENTACION's "?" Takes Billboard 200 Crown". HipHopDX. March 26, 2018.
  15. ^ "Rich As In Spirit by Rich Homie Quan: Apple Music Preview". iTunes. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  16. ^ "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
  17. ^ "Rich Homie Quan Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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